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Canada could diversify $12 billion in farm and food exports away from U.S. says FCC

Sep. 22, 2025 at 2:27 pm CDT

Canada could move $12 billion worth of food and beverage exports to non-U.S. markets according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada.

China snaps up Australian canola after trade spat with Canada, sources say

Sep. 19, 2025 at 10:11 am CDT

By Ella Cao Naveen Thukral Peter Hobson Reuters

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands as they hold a press conference at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Canada, Mexico announce new partnership

Sep. 19, 2025 at 9:53 am CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

Sunset over growing soybean plants in a field.

USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary

Sep. 15, 2025 at 11:41 am CDT

By Leah Douglas Reuters

Pierre Poilievre speaks at Sixteen Grains farm near Saskatoon, Sask., Aug. 14, 2025. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Parties unitedly condemn China tariffs on Canadian canola

Aug. 15, 2025 at 2:02 pm CDT

By Miranda Leybourne

India’s Modi vows to protect farmers, cuts tax, pushes self-reliance amid Trump tariff tensions

Aug. 15, 2025 at 11:21 am CDT

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the country on Friday to move towards more self-reliance, manufacture everything from fertilisers to jet engines and EV batteries, and vowed to protect farmers in the face of a trade conflict with Washington.

By Reuters

Canola Fields in Dufferin County, May 24, 2022

Chinese anti-dumping duties shut market to Canadian canola

Aug. 12, 2025 at 2:56 pm CDT

China has effectively shut the door on purchases of Canadian canola by announcing a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 75.8 per cent on imports of the oilseed to start on Thursday, Aug. 14.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Smithfield Foods raises annual profit forecast as hog business recovers

Aug. 12, 2025 at 11:44 am CDT

Smithfield Foods raised its annual operating profit forecast on Tuesday as its hog business rebounded from losses and the biggest U.S. pork processor said it resumed U.S. exports to China that had been crippled by tariffs.

By Anuja Bharat Mistry Reuters Tom Polansek

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Canadian Cattle Association focused on CUSMA review as trade talks with U.S. continue

Aug. 6, 2025 at 1:26 pm CDT

As trade talks with the U.S. continue, the Canadian Cattle Association says it's pleased to see a focus on the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA) while maintaining tariff-free access for CUSMA-compliant goods.

By Geralyn Wichers

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Canada’s trade deficit widened to C$5.9 billion in June

Aug. 5, 2025 at 9:35 am CDT

Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened in June to C$5.9 billion as imports grew faster than exports due to a one-time high-value oil equipment import, data showed on Tuesday.

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

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